# Rotational Radiographer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Location:** Walsall Manor Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Radiographer
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including out of hours and weekends.)
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-25T07:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-11T13:41:29.755Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Walsall/Walsall_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Imaging/Imaging-v8243770
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8243770?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

The post holder will rotate through CT , General X-ray departments, Cath lab and Interventional on a daily basis, depending on where the individual has been rostered to. Therefore, a flexible and adaptive working attitude is crucial, along with a willingness to participate in the out of hours and weekend rotas.

Key objectives of the post: To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team - showing flexibility of shared tasks to ensure that we provide the best quality service in a pleasant environment for both fellow staff and patients.

### Main duties of the job

To ensure that a safe, high quality, efficient service is delivered to all patients and Consultant users.

To participate in out of hours, night and weekend shifts, as per the monthly roster.

To lead the CT/X-ray department/Interventional, when required, and liaise closely with the Leads.

To train junior members of staff and new starters.

To undertake clinical audit and equipment QA as and when required.

You will possess a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent qualification and should be registered with the Health Care Professions Council. The successful candidate will have proven postgraduate experience and the ability to work within a versatile team whilst also being able to use their own initiative and work independently. You should have the desire to teach others, have good organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks and effectively liaise with other departments.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

- To perform appraisals for junior staff, as directed, in a timely manner, setting objectives and personal development plans
- To take day to day responsibility for the smooth running of a clinical area, escalating any issues to the professional modality lead or Professional Lead as required
- To be responsible for maintaining professional and technical standards relevant Radiography
- To establish and maintain effective communication with all members of the imaging team, both senior and junior.
- To challenge, in a positive manner, poor working practices seeking support from senior colleagues to promote a culture of continuous improvement and development
- To participate with the recruitment and selection of staff as directed, under the supervision of senior staff.
- To deliver the training and development for junior staff in the Department, under the direction of the professional modality leads, in order for them to develop their full potential for the benefit of the service and their careers.
- To be a visible leader in the department, motivating staff and providing guidance and support
- To document and report any equipment faults or breakdowns in a timely manner and notify the Professional Lead.
- To ensure appropriate handover of equipment to engineers and medical physics staff coordinate routine maintenance of equipment and management of breakdowns
- To observe Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017, Ionising Radiation Regulations, Local Rules, Policies and Procedures, in line with promoting radiation protection

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- - Wide range of practical experience
- - Evidence of up to date technical and professional knowledge
- - Able to supply accurate, precise information

### Experience

**Essential**

- - Experience in General Radiography
- - Evidence of Post Graduate development

**Desirable**

- Experience In CT

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- - DCR/BSc Diagnostic Radiography
- - HCPC Registration
- - Post Graduate study

## Documents

- [flexible working document (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2426)
- [jd rotational radiographer (pdf, 690.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10555023)
- [ps rotational radiographer (pdf, 848.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10555024)

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